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On September 12, 2024, BTS' Taehyung, also known as V, delighted fans by sharing a series of images on Instagram. The post, consisting of 14 unseen photos, commemorated the first anniversary of his debut solo album Layover, which was released on September 8, 2023.
The images offered a nostalgic look behind the scenes of the album's production, featuring moments from making music videos and recording sessions. Taehyung also wrote the caption stating,
"Although my memory is messed up, happy 1st anniversary of Layover to myself." (as translated by Google)
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While these updates have become more infrequent due to his military duties, fans were grateful for this rare glimpse into his creative journey during the Layover era. They flocked to social media to further congratulate the artist. A user on X, @for_bangtan7__, wrote,
"thv photo dump after so long."
"HAPPY ONE YEAR TO ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER PRODUCED I LOVE YOU TAEHYUNG I LOVE YOU LAYOVER," a fan commented.
"Oh cutie send him home already ugh. such a beautiful gift Tae gave us with Layover," another X user wrote.
"adding another wish to my regular wishes for Tae, hoping his happy/fond memories stay crystal clear with him always," a person remarked.
"Congratulations for producing a timeless masterpiece," a user wrote on X.
At the same time, several fans praised Taehyung for acknowledging his efforts in the caption. They expressed that he needs to recognize the hard work he put into the album and appreciated that he took a moment to congratulate himself for his dedication.
"As you should congratulate yourself Tae bc you worked so hard & gifted us the most wonderful album," a fan remarked.
"Im so proud that im stanning a self-made artist," another user wrote.
More about BTS' Taehyung's Layover and recent updates
On September 8, 2023, Kim Taehyung marked his solo debut with the release of his highly anticipated album Layover. The album featured six tracks and was released just months before he enlisted in the military. Following were the songs included in the album:
- Rainy Days
- Blue
- Love Me Again
- Slow Dancing
- For Us
- Slow Dancing (Piano version)
Upon its debut, Layover made a significant impact, selling nearly 1.67 million copies on its first day, setting a new record for the highest first-day sales by any solo K-pop artist, as reported by Hanteo Chart.
The album also topped both the Digital Albums Chart and the Download Albums Chart while debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums Chart and the Oricon Albums Chart.
While serving in the military's Special Duty Team (SDT), Taehyung shared an update on September 8 this year, posting a picture with his pet Pomeranian, Yeontan, who also played a major role in his album.
The idol also recently made headlines with an appearance at the 2024 Veterans Culture Festival, dressed in his SDT uniform. Fans expressed overwhelming pride and excitement upon seeing him in action.
The singer is expected to complete his service by June 2025.
